As if getting a movie pitch from President Obama wasn't enough, Harvey Weinstein on Wednesday was made a member of the French Legion of Honor.

In ceremony held in Paris, French President Nicolas Sarkozy honored the 59-year-old producer of “The Artist” for his contribution to cinema by making him a member of the French Legion of Honor.

“I am honored and humbled by this recognition from President Sarkozy and the people of France. All my life, I have loved and been inspired by French cinema, and as a studio head it has been my pride and joy to have the ability to bring movies to audiences around the world,” Weinstein said in a statement before the ceremony.

“I am still the young boy who walked to the cinema in Flushing, New York to see films by the greats — Lelouch, Godard, Renoir and my personal favorite, François Truffaut. They inspired me and led me to the place I am in today. I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come.”